About the 2027 Congress

The 2027 World Hydropower Congress will be held on 6-8 April 2027 at the ICC Sydney: International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia.

The World Hydropower Congress is the sector’s premier global gathering and a leading platform for shaping an energy-secure future. Held biennially, the Congress brings together heads of state, CEOs, and civil society leaders to advance the policies and financial solutions needed to accelerate progress toward net zero.

As the industry’s flagship event, it sets the direction for how hydropower, the backbone of the global renewable system, can meet the urgent challenges of the climate crisis.

Sydney 2027 marks a pivotal moment as the world turns to Australia, a leader in clean energy innovation. With an ambitious target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030, Australia is harnessing its abundant natural resources to drive a rapid energy transition.

From the enduring legacy of century-old Hydro Tasmania to the scale of Snowy 2.0, the largest pumped storage project in the southern hemisphere, Australia offers a powerful backdrop to demonstrate how hydropower and pumped storage secure our energy future.

What will Congress deliver?

As the leading global event for decision-makers within and outside the hydropower industry, the World Hydropower Congress is more than just a platform for discussion. Its deliverables in 2027 will include:

• Forging actionable policy and finance commitments to close the 60-70 GW gap projected by 2030 against tripling-renewables targets, translating momentum into concrete action
• Removing the bottlenecks holding back development by providing the roadmap for regulatory reforms and bankable investment models
• Accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels and demonstrating how hydropower works in concert with other renewables
• Highlighting the immense untapped hydropower potential that exists in many regions of the world, particularly Asia and Africa
• Business and networking opportunities for industry.

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